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• Re: Power Widow Motor
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 21:02:57 -0800
  ...I would go back to that repair shop and demand that they take out what they installed and install original motor. Good luck Leon...
• Mufflerizers
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 Sep 1994 15:09:26 -0500
  ...While the repair may hold, if you end up repairing a different spot, or the weld breaks becuase you welded to rust, then what...
• Re: Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:49:38 -0700
  ...Would assume that surface preparation (diligent scrubbing with rubbing alcohol or similar mild cleaning agent) would be the key to a lasting repair. Rich...
• Re: Speedometer house repair suggestions ?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:03:15 +0000
  ...Speedometer house repair suggestions ? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I have an instument cluster that is starting to crack where the screws go > into...
• Re: Fixin' Rot Holes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 10:23:11 -0400
  ...I just had some Swedish repair panels welded into my '73, but they didn't fit too well and had to be reworked quite...
• Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair
  Historical mailing list - WestyLuvr
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 22:09:28 EST
  ...I think the most important part of the repair is to get the pits cleaned out. After disassembling them, I used a cheap sand...
• Re: Alternative to Bentley manual
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 4 May 1999 00:07:53 +0200
  ...I can handle a British version, you can't > have too much information when it comes to car repair! > Anyway, the British/American english...
• Re: Help w/Gas Tank Vent repair?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 14:53:57 -0800
  With help from people on the list, I was able to make this repair without dropping the tank. Granted, I have a small forearm...
• Re: Repairs - was Newbie Post
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 22:57:05 -0600
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 3:18 PM Subject: Repairs - was Newbie Post > > ???? $85 labor for a front brake job with new...
• Re: VW Repair Shop in Port Angeles WA
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 20:11:01 -0400
  ...Andree On Thu, 4 Aug 2005, Franklin Wood wrote: > Anyone know a name or location of the VW Repair Shop in Port Angeles that...
• Fuel tank leak - need MI mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:02:34 -0400
  ...Does anyone know a good Vanagon Mechanic in the Detroit area (northern suburbs)? How long of a job is it to do this repair...
• VW repair shop?
  Historical mailing list - rdv519
  Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:23:01 -0500
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• Re: VW repair shop?
  Historical mailing list - rdv519
  Tue, 14 Jan 2014 10:08:30 -0500
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• Re: skylight flex arm repair
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 23:54:31 -1000
  ...skylight flex arm repair Has anyone been able to successfully re-tread or otherwise repair the small wheels on the flex arm assembly for...
• Re: Another helpful product
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 13 Dec 2022 22:52:11 +0000
  ...products be suitable to repair the windshield frame blade that has rusted away over maybe 1.5".  Should I repair with some additional metal...
• Re: Odometers - again
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 06:03:23 -0500
  ...drivewerks.com/tech/mult_gauge_repair.htm > > http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mult_gauge_repair/mult_gauge_repair.htm > -- Wysłane z mojego urządzenia przenośnego...
• Re: NVC: Laptop motherboard repair
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:33:17 -0400
  ...www.helpmymac.com) and asks about getting their notebook repaired, 99.9% of the time they are referring to a Windoze based PC. Mark...
• 88 GL for sale in NJ
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Ziegler
  Sun, 30 May 2004 15:47:03 -0400
  ...We did many camping trips in it, went on two trips to Maine and Vermont after last year's repairs. I am willing to...
• Transmission Case, Clutch Shaft Bolt Hole Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 11:29:53 -0700
  ...A marine repair person (engineer) said that between JB and Marine Tex, he'd use JB weld for a mechanical repair. Just one mans...
• Defroster questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:21:01 -0500
  Hi folks, Looking for tips on defroster repair. I recently installed the GW third brake light on my 84 and discovered that the defroster...
• 1991 Westy - repaint questions - comments
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilleran
  Thu, 28 Jul 2022 23:06:16 +0000
  ...Fortunately I have full insurance coverage for both repairs. Since the paint is currently 31 years old I am looking to get a whole...
• Re: windshield washer reservoir?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:51:38 -0700
  If you find cracks, I had pretty good luck using Goop to repair one. I also backed up the repair with metal. Goop likely...
• 90 Vanagon Power Window Problem
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Paul
  Tue, 9 May 2000 20:07:03 -0500
  Has anyone had experience repairing the power window mechanism? The window on the passenger side quite working and is stuck about three inches from...
• Re: Seam Sealant - What Brand is best? What is the best
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:14:30 EDT
  ...could be used to repair > cracked OEM sealant? I don't have rust, but I would like to repair a couple of > seams that...
• A/T was run with low oil too long ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:09:42 -0700
  ...I have never opened one up to repair so I'm not confident what to do with it. I did read here several times...
• Re: "91 Subie Vanagon back on the road
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:07:46 -0400
  ...They installed the GoWesty bumpers and repaired the rear lock on the sliding door. The top screw that holds the latch to the door...
• Re: Fiberglass bumper repair
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 11:18:20 EST
  ...I went by what a respected bumper repair place told me > and they would not guarrantee a repair because of the material the bumper...
• Re: Repairing a coolant hose
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:47:36 EDT
  ...I'd like to just repair the hose rather than buying a whole new hose. What is the best way to go about repairing...
• Re: Major oil leak after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 13:46:57 -0600
  ...Major Oil Leak after Head Gasket Repair >Mime-Version: 1.0 >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed > >Well, got the van...
• Re: Syncro speedometer output repair?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 1 May 2003 09:48:08 -0700
  ...Is there any way, such as there is in > regular transaxles, to repair it without removing the diff and/or taking it > to a...
• Re: Repair shop in Ironwood Michigan ????
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 22:03:53 -0400
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 7:20 PM Subject: Repair shop in Ironwood Michigan ???? > On my trip west, I went through Ironwood...
• Re: replacing coolant expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 11:13:16 -0700
  ...If you are able to make relatively short trips after the repair, this is how to do it: 1) When the repair is complete...
• Re: Syncro Gas/FuelTank material
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:31:49 -0600
  ...DM&FS *West Systems # 655k - G/Flex Epoxy Repair Kit - SKU= WSY-655K * a Toughened, Versatile, Liquid Epoxy For Permanent Waterproof Bonding of Fiberglass...
• Re: Oh Dear, Oh Deer... Mel Came Through With the Dough for the Doe
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:20:42 -0700
  Stephen, I think that, after the dust settles and you have all your $ and repairs, it would be valuable to query the adjuster on...
• Re: Comments on plastic repair system/ Thule roof box repair
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 20:21:16 -0800
  ...Comments on plastic repair system/ Thule roof box repair Listees: I owned a $900 Seelye portable plastic welder complete with compressor(110v) and several...
• Re: 1.9 WBX cooling system repair
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 10:36:01 -0600
  ...1.9 WBX cooling system repair > On my '84, when that nipple broke off, I trimmed the support web under > where the nipple was...
• Alternative to Instrument Cluster Foil?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:03:27 -0700
  I wrote yesterday about the horrible task of repairing the instrument cluster foil where it connects to the tach. I don't expect my...
• Re: Coolant Pipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 7 Nov 2013 16:03:25 -0800
  ...90 2.1L > > Does anyone have any advice on coolant pipe repairs ? > > I was about to change out the two large hoses that feed...
• Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:39:48 -0700
  ...Speaking of repairing poptops, we've had great experience using dental floss to sew the seam, and then cover it with outdoor rated clear...
• Need minor repair done in Gettysburg, PA area
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 22 Jun 2013 06:58:17 -0400
  ...or a list member who is willing to go there and repair this for her. Please let me know if you can help out...
• Re: Vancouver Island VW mechanic/paint shops?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:12:02 -0800
  ...Larry's Roadhaus repair pages shows these in B.C. Some are on the island: http://www.roadhaus.com/shops_advanced_search_results.php...
• Re: Happy Dance! BBTB
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:55:57 -0400
  ...She was beautifully repaired (turned out the real problem was a fraudulently terrible repair 20 years before which cracked wide open when I hit...
• 74 Westie-Valve clearances
  Historical mailing list - Easton Trevor
  Fri, 21 Jun 96 13:25:00 DST
  ...This will rapidly lead to increased seat wear, valve burning and major repair bills. If the valve train wears or screws creep the result...
• Respray
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 18:55:12 -0000
  ...What are the pros and cons of respraying? What different levels of respray are there? Will it repair and limit rust? Can you change...
• Re: Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - kathy jacobs
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 17:16:54 -0400
  What he actually needs to know is repair sleeve is above the torque converter hub about a 3/4 in. Does that need to...
• Odometer Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 09:22:59 -0500
  I am repairing an '87 odometer for a friend this weekend. I have read the thread about super-gluing the gear and re-fitting...
• Re: Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 17 May 2001 15:21:19 EDT
  ...the Official Factory Repair Manual? >> Mark, IIRC Bentley is the publisher of the "Official Service Manual" aka "Official Factory Repair Manual". You're missing...
• Re: Faucet Repair
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Thu, 30 May 2002 17:15:03 -0500
  ...I had to replace the whole unit--it's a non repairable item-- E-mail message 90 Westy: faucet doesn't work took top...
• CHEAP Vanagon exhaust repair
  Historical mailing list - digest Herbie Dave
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 22:58:48 EDT
  Just thought I'd let you folks know that there is an easier (read, less expensive too) way of repairing your rusted Vanagon exhaust...
• Re: bumper repair for '90 Carat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 12:20:27 EDT
  ...Anyone have and > advice on what materials to use and how to blend the repairs in so that > they don't show up all...
• Re: Speedometer repairs '84
  Historical mailing list - Dale G.
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 09:49:30 -0800
  ...I talked with a speedo repairman recently. He told me the little number at the bottom of the dial (850 on mine) tells how...
• Re: Sacramento, CA repair shops
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 03:11:12 EDT
  ...That makes Tim's shop nearly three hours drive from where this listee needs a repair shop. During commute hours, it can take up...
• Window and Middle Track Rust repair.
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Sun, 7 Feb 2021 12:37:05 -0500
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• Re: Repairing the Foil?
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 16:45:08 -0700
  We got it. Fast and easy. Thanks all. Jim
• Re: NVC: Epoxy for bumper molding repair
  Historical mailing list - Noel Sachkowsky
  Sat, 27 Dec 2003 19:33:24 EST
  I love animals............they taste good
• Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 17:40:17 -0800
  ...But as it turned out, they didnt' use fuel injection pressure hose and a subsequent check revealed that the repair needed to be repaired...
• Re: Instrument Cluster Printed Cirucit repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:58:17 -0700
  ...Instrument Cluster Printed Cirucit repair > Scott - don't know about compatability of different foils, but I > discovered > a trick having to do with the...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Broke down in Effingham IL
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 21:28:33 -0500
  ...Does anyone know a VW mechanic within 100 miles? Nothing on your repair list Larry. << There is nobody on the Vanagon rescue squad near...
• body panel repair
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:46:16 EST
  ...If anyone has done this repair (I know you are out there ;-) ), let me know how it went and what to look for or...
• Re: Does anyone have experience with these specific points? Was Re: Vanagon vs Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:27:25 -0800
  ...DIY repair is relative to your skilset. Eurovan = dealership visits. >Do Eurovan's handle as well as vanagons? IMHO passenger Vanagons with sorted suspensions...